Bicycle Mechanics - handlebar replacement

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mcutt

07-22-03, 01:56 PM

anything i need to know to do this properly? i'm switching out a bianchi track handlebar for syntace stratos 400's....

how can i remove the old one easily, and get the new one in correctly?

thanks..
mc

roadfix

07-22-03, 02:40 PM

Simply slide the old bar out and slide your new bullhorns in........if your stem has the conventional cinch clamp. CAREFULLY prying open the clamp will make sliding the bars through the bends a lot easier...

Dave Stohler

07-22-03, 03:03 PM

Yes. Make sure the bar's diameter is the same as the old one. Either that or buy a new stem, too

MichaelW

07-23-03, 04:15 AM

Be careful not to score the bar when sliding it through the clamp. If it starts to catch or stick, back off a little and rotate the bar. Unless you are using one of those front-loading stems.